Ilford shooting: Two teenagers charged with murder after two rappers shot dead at house party

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after two rappers were killed in shooting in Ilford last month.

Ayaani Ali Adan, 19, of Barking and Ayman Abasheikh, 18, of Havering, were arrested on Friday November 11.

They were each charged in the early hours of Monday morning (November 14) with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder.

The pair were also charged with possession with intent to supply a Class B drug, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a knife in public and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.

Both men appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning and were remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday November 16.

Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohamed, 32, both from Ilford were fatally shot at a house in Henley Road, Ilford just after midnight on Tuesday October 25.

Armed officers attended the scene along with local officers and paramedics.

Three men were found with gunshot injuries.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics Sheikh and Mohamed sadly died at the scene.

A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. He remains there in a serious but stable condition.

The families of all three men continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The investigation is ongoing and police remain keen to hear from anyone with information, video or images that could assist them.

Anyone that can help is asked to call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 99/25Oct.

To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.